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Arrhenatherum elatius var. bulbosum 'Variegatum'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Arrhenatherum elatius var. bulbosum 'Variegatum' (bulbous oat grass) bears showy and brown blossoms during early summer to mid-autumn. This ornamental grass is clump forming and has faded orange foliage that is matte and medium textured. The fruit produced by Arrhenatherum elatius var. bulbosum 'Variegatum' (bulbous oat grass) is showy. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning ornamental grass which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, dried flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Arrhenatherum elatius var. bulbosum 'Variegatum' is tolerant of drought and wet sites.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Arrhenatherum elatius var. bulbosum 'Variegatum' (bulbous oat grass) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.